Alan Bersten

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Alan Bersten born?May 26, 1994
2. What nationality was Alan Bersten?American
3. What was Alan Bersten's job?Professional Dancer and Choreographer
4. What is the notable television appearances?So You Think You Can Dance (2013), Dancing with the Stars (current)
5. What is the career highlight?Winner of Dancing with the Stars Season 28 (2019) with Hannah Brown
6. Who is Alan Bersten?Alan Bersten is an American dancer and choreographer who stars on Dancing with the Stars. He was born on May 26, 1994.

Professional Dancer: An individual who engages in dance as a paid occupation, requiring advanced technical skill, artistic interpretation, and performance experience.
Choreographer: A creative professional responsible for designing and arranging dance sequences, often for stage, film, television, or other performance media.
Latin and Ballroom Dance: A broad category encompassing competitive partner dances such as the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, and Jive, each with distinct technical requirements and stylistic nuances.
So You Think You Can Dance: A competitive reality television series that seeks to find the most talented dancer in America, featuring various dance styles and rigorous elimination rounds.